Been over 5 years Dad and it doesn't get easier.... 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK.  WE MISS YOU MORE THAN USUAL.  USED TO YOU BE HERE WITH US.  SO AS YOU GATHER AROUND THAT BIGHT FEAST THAT THE LORD IS PREPARING WE LOVE AND MISS YOU:  LOVE, KRISTI,TRYSTAN,NOAH,DANNY AND MADDI.  MISSING YOU SO MUCH.  LOVE YOU OUR DEAR LOVED ONE:)

HEY MY FRIEND:)  ITS NOVEMBER A TIME FOR THANFULNESS,  IM THANKFUL FOR SO MANY THINGS IT MIGHT TAKE ME A LITTLE WHILE TO LIST THEM ALL,  IM THANKFUL THAT YOU WERE A PART OF MY LIFE TIL THE END.  IM THANKFUL FOR THE LOVE YOU HAD FOR YOUR DAUGHTER AND GRANDKIDS AND ME AND EVERYONES LIFE THAT U TOUCHED.IM THANKFUL FOR ALL THE HAPPY TIMES WE SHARED AND ALL THE HAPPY TIMES YOU SHARED WITH YOUR FAMILY.IM THANKFUL THAT U ALWAYS TOOK THE TIME TO NOTICE GODS BEAUTY AND ALL OF THESE COLORS THAT WE SHARED WITH THE GRANDKIDS. IM THANKFUL FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND THAT BIG LAUGH AND SMILE YOU HAD.  IM THANKFUL FOR ALL YOUR LOVE THAT YOU SHARED WITH EVERYONE.  IM THANKFUL THAT YOU LOVED YOUR FAMILY JUST SO MUCH.  THERE IS SO MANY THINGS THAT IM THANKFUL FOR.  IM THANKFUL THAT YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO SUFFER ANYMORE WITH YOUR HEALTH AND ALL THE PAIN THAT WAS BROUGHT YOUR WAY.  IM THANKFUL THAT WHEN YOU LEFT US THERE WAS NO MORE PAIN AND OUR FATHER ABOVE TOOK YOU HOME TO BE WITH HIM. IM THANKFUL THAT MY LORD ALLOWED ME TO TALK TO YOU 2 DAYS BEFORE YOU PASSED OVER. SOME OF THE THINGS YOU SAID TO ME JUST TOUCHED MY HEART I THINK YOU KNEW YOU WERE GOING HOME TO BE IN THE LOVING ARMS OF OUR MAKER.  WHEN I HUNG UP WITH YOU THAT DAY SOMETHING JUST DID'NT SEEM RIGHT.  NOW THAT I LOOK BACK AND THE THINGS YOU SAID DEEP IN MY HEART I KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO LEAVE US.  I REMEMBER LAST THANKSGIVING A YEAR FROM THIS MONTH THAT YOU WERE SO HAPPY SITTING AROUND THE TABLE BEING WITH YOUR FAMILY AND MOSTLY THE GRAND KIDS OH HOW YOU LOVED US ALL.  THIS YEAR WONT BE THE SAME BUT IM SO THANKFUL KNOWING THAT YOUR IN SUCH A BETTER PLACE NOW. SO FROM ME TO YOU JOSE' HAPPY THANKSGIVING.  NOW EVERY DAY IS THANKSGIVING TO YOU:)  TELL MY LORD I THANK HIM FOR LOVING US AND TAKING EXTRA CARE OF YOU:)))) LOVE, RHONDA

HAPPY VETRANS DAY MY NAVY GUY.  I THANK YOU FOR SERVING AND EVERYTHING YOU EVER DID IN YOUR LIFE TIME!  LOVE YOU BUDDY.
LOVE, RHONDA AND YOUR FAMILY:)

My sweet Princess  there are so many things I want to say I miss you so much  i am so grateful for all of the Love that you brought into my life  I will forever be grateful to you for showing how to Love again and for Loving and excepting me for me, We didn't get to have the our Golden days sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch holding hands watching our Great grand kids play. but we were Blessed with 10 years of Life, Laughter, Joy some pain and a hole lot of Love. I knew me Like no one else you were My Best Friend, my Lover my Husband, a Father to my Daughter and most of all an Angle from God Placed in my life when I needed you the most,  I never realized how Blessed we were. most nights I still cry my self to sleep and my heart acks so much for one last kiss one last chance to hold you and fell your breath on my skin as you sleep. I want so much to hear you laugh and here you call my name or to here you say II mommy im home.  You once told me that if you were called home before me that you would keep my space next to you warm for me and i know you will.  Good night my Sweet Prince until we meet again.  Love Always your Wife Mrs. Nadra E. Miranda

Hey my dearest buddy. Well you know me.  Iv moved back home to Kingsport to where you always wanted to be the air is so crisp.  I remember how you loved it here and how beautiful you thought the mountains were.  The fall colors are starting to reach their peak pretty soon and deer are coming up in the yard and they just stand there.  This is usually my favorite time of the year but its not the same nothing is the same anymore.  Im so sorry Jose Im just having a very sad day today Id give anything in the whole wide world if you were here  Im sorry if Im being selfish but I guess God needed you worse. Iv been doing a little better but sometimes this over powering sadness hits me for no reason Im not expecting a over night miracle here I know it just takes time. I just wanted you to know the beauty I see here from my eyes I know its not as beautiful as yours but I just wanted to share.  I wish I could experience that beauty from your view.  I bet its a sight to be seen.  The moon has been so BRIGHT WE HAVE had some beautiful harvests moons this fall.  Sometimes I just dont know what to say cause Im just so lost for words.  But I do know to say that I love you with all my heart and soul.  I just miss all the things we did.  People dont take time to really notice Gods beauty cause im sure your soaking in all those rays of lighT.  So Ill let you go for now,  I just wanted to say Happy Fall and that I love and miss you with all my heart and being.  I LOVE AND MISS YOU MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND!  Love, Rhonda

HEY BUDDY ITS ME again JUST CHECKING UP ON YOU AND OUR MAKER! Boy IS IT RAINING HERE.  AS THEY SAY:  its A RAINY NIGHT IN Georgia AND I FEEL LIKE ITS RAINING ALL OVER THE WORLD. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO STAY BUSY YOU KNOW BUT IT ALL STILL ENVOLVES AROUND YOU.  MEMORIES, FINDING PICTURES FROM THE 80'S I NEVER TOOK THE TIME I MEAN REALLY TIME TO LOOK AT THEM.  You KNOW EVERYONE ASK ABOUT YOU YOUR FRIENDS OUR FAMILY I BET YOU DIDNT REALIZE JUST HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOVED YOU
 HAD A BEAUTIFUL HEART AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUL I DONT THINK THEY MAKE THEM QUIET LIKE THAT ANYMORE WHEN I START THINKING OF YOU I JUST START WALKING TRYING TO WALK IT OFF.  Today WHEN IT WAS Raining I LOOKED UP AND LET THE RAIN HIT MY FACE it just felt so cleansing.  Im going back home to Tennesse up where the mountains are so beautiful.  You loved the beauty there that's where you wanted to retire. If you were here you would say do whatever it takes to make Rhonda happy and go on back home if that is where your heart is its just you wont be with me this time.  Jose I just want you and the Lord TO KNOW that Im healing some and to have a little UNDERSTANDING with me cause its all so fresh.  So I guess Ill let you go its probably time to sit on the moon with the Angels.  I love u with all my heart and Ill be back.  Tell my lord and the Angels that I love them and goodnight from me I Love you All:)

My Dearest Jose,  Just want you to know that you have been on my mind this morning.  
Sometimes when I start thinking of you, I just feel so overwhelmed.  I know your not coming back to us,  but its still so very hard for me to accept that.  Sometimes I just have to say to myself just breathe.  Sometimes I just breath and still I cant control the anxiety of loosing you.  People just say your dwelling on it too much and you just need to let it go. Right now I just can't let it go,  maybe its because I don't want to.  I know I'll have to at some point, but right now I cant.  Its like I'm stuck.  This process is so very. very hard for me right now.  I know that grieving is a process. and its the hardest thing I have ever had to process in my whole life.  I know you understand how I feel you always did.  Sometimes I just wish you could be here or just speak to me and say Rhonda it's going to be o.k. just you wait and see.  I know at some point I will feel better as time goes by.  But sometimes I still feel so sad.  I know people get tired of me talking about you all the time.  But you know what?  They better get use to it because  I'll always talk about you.  Well I guess I'll let you go and enjoy your most beautiful day.  Sometimes I just have to talk to you.  because I do know that you and our Father in heaven do understand how I feel.  Have a beautiful day and just soak in all the beauty that you have now.  I miss and love you buddy.  P.S.  Tell my Father in heaven I said hello and that I love him too.  Love, Rhonda

Hello My Dearest Jose.  Just wanted you to know that I decided to come back to Atlanta.  I think this is where GOD wants me, but I think this is just where you would want me to be, and That's  here in Atlanta with the grandchildren.  That's where you always wanted to be and that's where your heart always was.  I just kept thinking and thinking on the road as TO WHERE THE LORD WAS GOING TO Lead me But I heard your voice say"Go back to Atlanta that's where I want you to go and so does GOD.  You should see the grandkids they are so beautiful and they talk about you a lot.  They miss you so very much.  Little Maddisen came up to me and said you know what Nanny Iv got the bestest Angel in heaven watching over me.  You know how she loves to talk she just proceeded to tell me the whole story.  I had to leave the room and regain some of my composer.  She just touches my heart and the boys talk about you and love and miss you so very much.  Kristi seems to be having some doubts about is it ok to let u go.  I try to be here for her and help her to the best of my ability trying to help her but im also having a hard time holding up myself.  Danny talks about you a lot he misses you too.  So that's where I am for now I took my butt back to Atlanta to where you want me to be.  Just want you to know there is not a day that goes by that I don't call your name and talk to you.  So from Me to You I just want you to know how very much your missed and how much I love and long for the day that we will be together again.  I LOVE you Jose Miranda

Just wanted you to know I only made it as far as Boling Green KY.  Had some problems with Butler he got hurt. So Iv decided to wait for Kristi to come pick me up in Nashville on Sunday.  The smoke from the camp fire smells so good everyone is cooking out fishing and throwing fresbies.  You use to love going camping and hiking on the large trails in the mountains of North Carolina.You always made sure  we were prepared for any of those big bears that might slip up on us:)And sorry I just have to remind you we always had that little sipping bottle of Conyac for emergencies. and Baileys Irish Cream  for our coffee in the morning.  You were always good at having everything together from the tents the firewood down to the last thing. and making sure everything was ready to go You loved to sit around the campground at night making smoars and cooking them good ol Ball Park Franks. Boy does the wood fire burning smells so good its starting to get cool now here in Kentucky its getting jacket time.  Anyway these times seem to make me think of you even more.  So enjoy your beautiful bon fire from above and Ill be thinking of you as always.  Missing you on this beautiful fall night:)  Love you,  Jose.

Well its me again Buddy just want you to know Im headed out on the road.  I wish you were going with me.  Headed to KY than Ohio and then Pa.  Ill be checking In everyday with you.  Please ask the Lord to keep us safe while we are traveling I know you have a direct line to him, so just keep us in your prayers. I thought of you again today.  From the vacations the bad times and the good times.  I remember you crying when our children and grandchildren were born.  I just have so many memories now that no one can ever take I will carry them with for eternity until I see you again.  So I just wanted to stop in and tell you about my day and that I love you my best friend:)  I miss and love you Jose Miranda Talk to you tomorrow Buddy:)

Well its Monday today I sat by the pool and looked up at the sky.  All these songs came back to me on the radio that I haven't heard since the late 1970,s  You know I haven't heard them in thirty years.  I just don't understand why all of this music is playing now.  I got a little sad today and the tears just kept streaming down my face. I just had to pull myself together and jump in the pool to wash all the tears away.  you know I try to stay by myself you know so a lot of people, so they wont ask me whats wrong?  They just don't understand why my heart is broken.  This is something that I have to do on my own.  Its so hard for me right now and I know if you were here you would say "Rhonda just take your time its going to be ok with that reassuring smile.  You know you understood me more than anyone and you knew when I was happy and you knew when I was sad.  I miss that you know.  So I just thought Id tell you how I feel and the feelings I had today.  So from me to you I love you Jose and just miss that compassion that you had for me.  Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day Jose.  I love you with all my heart.  Peace out my friend.  Love you, Rhonda

Well its been a month today since you left us.  Id have to say its been the longest month of my life.  I never thought Id feel so alone.  You know the clouds are so beautiful here and the sun just shines so bright.  I bet the sun shines, just shines so...bright I bet the sun shines the most glorious light you could imagine,  I wonder do the Angels know just what they have. You know they have the best Jose.  So I just want you to know how much I miss you Jose Miranda I miss that big heart.  I miss that big smile and that  laughter of yours, you bought to me and your family.  I know Ill see you sometime in those beautiful clouds and sun in the sky.  So from me to you just want to say I love and miss you my Friend.
Love you Buddy,  forever and always Jose Miranda.  Love, Rhonda

Well night time is falling I sure do miss you. Just sitting here looking up at the sky and the stars.  You know it is so beautiful.  I bet it's more beautiful where you are.  I bet the stars are so much brighter and the moon just glistens the most beautiful ray's of lights that could ever be imagined.I'd love to see the view from where you are.  No need for sparklers there cause they are as bright as the sun????????, I know it's so glorious there.  So I'm just sitting here thinking of you on this beautiful night.  I'm remembering all those wonderful things.  So just to let you know I want to say goodnight to you. Sweet dreams buddy??????????            Love,Rhonda ??????

Jose,  I thought of you a lot today, but I think of you everyday as I have in the past 35 years. I miss that voice, that smile and that great big heart of yours.  I also miss that voice on the other end of the phone line. Sometimes I look up at the sky and think what a beautiful place.  I know your so happy now.  I know your life here was rough.  It gives me comfort knowing your in a much better place now but I still miss you so...much.  I do know that your not sick now and that you have finally found happiness.  I bet your so happy now.  Sometimes I wonder do the Angels know just what they have.  But I know they do.  They know they have the best. Sometimes I look up at the clouds now and say "How Beautiful"  Iv never notice the beauty of the clouds but now that your there,  I stop and notice the beauty of everything just because.  I wish I could see all of the beauty that your seeing now from beyond.  Sometimes I just have to get all of my feelings out and by putting them in writing helps some.  So anyway just want you to know that your loved more today as you were when you were here.  Just want you to know that Im thinking of you a lot today.  I love you Buddy.  Hope your having a beautiful day. :)

I miss you so much and always will...Every single moment of my life! To Infinity and Beyond....

Thinkin of you, but that's nothing new. Just wanted you to know how much I live and miss you!

HAPPY LABOR DAY JOSE.  JUST WANT YOU TO  KNOW HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU ON THIS HOLIDAY.  YOU ALWAYS LIKED THE FAMILY GET TOGATHERS WITH US AND THE GRANDKIDS.  BOY DO THEY MISS YOU.  YOU WERE ALWAYS THE LIFE OF THE FAMILY FUNCTIONS.  THAT BIG LAUGH AND SMILE OF YOURS MADE EVERY HOLIDAY SPECIAL:)  YOU KNOW I DONT THINK YOU MISSED VERY MANY.  THEY ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW WHEN PAPA WAS COMING.  IT JUST DOES'NT SEEM THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE.  THESE ARE HARD TIMES FOR US NOW, NOT HAVING YOU CLOSE BY.  BUT WE REALLY HAVE YOU CLOSE BY,PROTECTING US NOW FROM THAT GLORIOUS HOME IN THE SKY.  YOUR SPIRIT WILL CONTINUED TO BE CARRIED ON BY YOUR GRANDKIDS AND FAMILY.  SO TODAY BUDDY,  I JUST WANT TO SAY WE MISS YOU ON THIS LABOR DAY HOLIDAY AND SO DO THE GRANDKIDS.  YOU KNOW WHEN I TALK TO THEM I TELL THEM HOW PROUD YOU WOULD BE OF THEM.  SO FROM ME TO YOU HAPPY LABOR DAY MY DEAR JOSE. I SO, SO MISS YOU MY FRIEND.  LOVE, RHONDA:)

***Happy Labor Day Dad..*** I miss you!!!

Thought of you a lot today as I have so often.  I miss that beautiful voice on the other end of the phone.  I miss that big heart too. You were always there for me in good times and bad.  No matter what was going on you were always there.  So I want to say "Thank You.  There never will be someone as Beautiful as you.  I miss you.

Good Morning Dad...Give my son a kiss for me and tell him that his Mommy loves him very much! I love you...

Can't believe it's been a month since you've been gone... The pain of losing you still hasn't gone and I'm not necessarily sure it will ever. Your body is not here anymore but I feel your loving presence all around me... I love you and miss you Sooooo much dad!

I love you right up to the moon and back, like I've never loved before...If I measured it a million times, I'd still love you a whole lot more..There are no words to express my love, because it always goes on and on.. I know it will last for Eternity, in life and now that you're gone... Always carry these words with you, especially since we're apart... I love you right up to the moon and back... You're forever in my heart!!! I love you to Infinity and Beyond!!!!

You were a great Brother In-law and friend who I respected and admired. As Vince Gills Song says Go Rest High For Your work on earth is done, Go to heaven rejoicing Love for the Father and the Son. We will miss the laughter and joy you brought to our lives but we look forward to the day we will be united around Gods throne. I will be praying for your mother and sisters during this time of loss my dear friend.

Missing you tremendously today!!! Sometimes the pain is unbearable... I love you dad! ~Always~

Just Remembering you as Always this morning.... A big hug and kiss as I look up at the sky. To Infinity and Beyond!

May you Rest In Peace Jose! ..."God must have needed a strong man with a BIG heart and called on you! You have a beautiful family that loves you so much. We are so sorry for the pain they feel at losing you, but we know your spirit will remain with them always. RIP, See ya on the other side!

Memories, your smile and laughter flooding my mind this morning... I love you to infinity and beyond!! ~Always~

TODAY I FINALLY GOT A LITTLE PEACE KNOWING THAT YOUR FINALLY WITH POPPI AND CARLOS.  I JUST WANT U TO KNOW THAT MY HEART IS STILL BREAKING. IM NOT TRYING TO BE SELFISH ITS JUST THAT I MISS YOU SO MUCH JOSE. AND I'LL BE WAITING TO SEE THAT BEAUTIFUL HEART AND FACE OF YOURS ONE DAY! SO TODAY IS SATURDAY AND THIS IS THE HARDEST PART FOR ME IS JUST TO SAY "GOODBYE":(
I'LL ALWAYS LOVE U JOSE MIRANDA ALL IS WELL ALL IS WELL.  THANK YOU "LORD ALL IS WELL:)

Dear Jose you were always my hero in all you did My life was blessed knowing you. You had such a kind heart. You always made me feel like part of your family.  I will always remember how you made me laugh and all the things you did for me I loved you much.

If roses grow in heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me...Place them in my daddy's arms and tell them they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him so, and when he turns to smile...place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for a while. Remembering him is so easy, I do it every day.. but there is an ache inside my heart, that never goes away. <3

I didn't sleep well last night...thinking of you. But again, you already knew.. love you, Always!

Good Morning my precious Daddy....I said a prayer for you this morning. I love you Sooooo much!!!

Today is hard for me dad, not that every day isn't, but today has been 3 weeks that you were taken away from us. 8-8 will always remain a date ill never forget... I love you dad and Love is So much Stronger than death!!!...

I thought of you with love today, but that was nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name...now all I have is your legacy and photos in these frames....Your memory is my keepsake, with which we'll never part, God holds you in his loving hands, I hold you in my heart!!!.... Good Morning Daddy...Say a little prayer for me today as its been a hard morning already. I miss you so much and I love you to Infinity!!!!

Memories have found me, but sadness has found me. I'd do anything for more time. Never before has someone meant more and I can't get you out of my mind. There's so much that I don't understand but I know...You're dancing with Angels, walking in new light, Dancing with Angels and Heaven feels your high!!!! I miss you Sooooo Daddy....

Just trying to continue to be strong and have faith dad, but it's still so hard. I'm sure it will be for the rest of my life... when u lose your best friend, I guess it's to be expected. I hope u know how much I love you....

DEAR JOSE,  I THOUGHT OF YOU AS I OFTEN DO. STILL SAD. I THEN STARTED HAVING SOME KIND OF GLIMMER OF HOPE THAT TOUCHED MY HEART. I AM STILL IN SO MUCH SHOCK ABOUT THIS.  BUT TODAY SOME OF MY MEMORIES CAME BACK AT ME STRAIGHT IN MY FACE. ITS THEN IT REALLY HIT ME THAT U ARE NOW WITH OUR 2 BABIES AND ONE GRANDSON IN HEAVEN.  I NEVER GOT TO SEE THOSE LITTLE FINGERS OR TOES.  I DIDNT GET TO SEE THAT FIRST STEP OR HEAR THAT LITTLE FIRST WORD.  IT MAKES MY HEART A LITTLE EASIER TO CARRY AROUND. BOY DO I HAVE ALOT OF MEMORIES AND I MEAN A BUNCH:))
I BET YOU, POPPI. CARLOS, KIM, GRANNY, MOM. AND DAD ARE HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE WITH ALL THOSE LITTLE PLAYMATES:) AND JUST THINK NO DIAPER CHANGES IN HEAVEN.  YOU ALWAYS HATED THAT U KNOW.  ANYWAY SAVE ME A PLACE AT YOUR FEET SO THAT I MAY ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL JOY:)  I LOVE U JOSE, RHONDA

Good Morning Daddy... Kiss my baby, Carlos and my Grandfather for me today. I love you..

Thinking of you today as Always... I love you!

Jose you where a woderful man . You will always be in my heart . You will be greatly missed by every person that knows you .

I will return every single day, lighting your Remembrance Candle Dad!!

Uncle Jose I will always miss your big smile and laugh.I hope the angels know  what they have. Nadra and family  my heart goes out to you  find peace in knowing how loved you guys and jose are.

I loved you as a brother from the first day I met you. I welcomed you into our family and told you what to expect. We laughed about what I told you and later you told others that I told you the complete truth. I miss you my beloved brother. Save me a spot at our LORD's feet. I'll see you there someday. To Jose's mother and two sisters I would like to say You can be proud of the man he was. Jose was loved by many people that you may never see. Our prayers are being offered for you at this time.

RIP.....I thank the Dear Lord to have given our family the opportunity  to meet such a great person like you. ...may God give your Dear family the comfort and strength to carry such pain like it  is losing you

Dear Jose, you will be missed very much, and that big smile you always had, you were a great man and you would do anything for anyone if they needed you. I wish we had more time we just got back in touch with each other and I never got to see you. and you will always been in my heart you were a good friend love you always... love Lynn

Love is stronger than Death...Now I just have to learn to live life here without you daddy... I hope I made you proud. To Infinity and Beyond!

our precious jose you have gone on to a better place.no heart ache no pain.you will always be remember  by that big smile.i will always  remember all of the good memories of you and rhonda and us laughing and enjoying life back in the good old days.  you will nevr be orgotten you had the biggest heart  and smile we all will miss you so much.

Nadra and family - Words can not express the love Jose's work family had for him. He was a kind and gentle man and will be remembered for his smile, his laughter and his generosity towards others.  We will miss him greatly.

Dear Jose, Your laughter and big smile will be carried by our loving family for years to come.  Your love for your family will be eternal. The love we had for 28 years will be carried on as it was in this past 12 years.  We never failed to talk at least once a week and I will carry that with me forever.  Thanks for calling me and checking on me every time I wasn't well.  Take pride in knowing that you raised a daughter who turned out being the lady u wished. It gives me comfort in knowing that I got to talk u a few days before you passed over.  Rest In Peace Jose' Miranda Ill always love u as you loved me.  Love, Rhonda Miranda

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Jose E. Miranda

11 June, 1959 – 8 August, 2013

Leber Funeral Home

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